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Childbirth Education
Whether you are expecting a baby for the first time or have other children, all parents have questions about birth and caring for their newborn. Childbirth Education classes give you the opportunity to become familiar with the choices you have and will help you make informed decisions about your labor, your birth and your baby.

Our childbirth classes follow the content and time guidelines recommended by Lamaze International and the Boston Association of Childbirth Educators. All of our instructors are certified in their area. Registration/Info: 617-243-6649Maternity Tours are held once or twice a week at 5:30 pm. Register at 617-243-6649.

Wellness CenterOur exercise and fitness classes are designed to accommodate various levels and abilities. Instructors are always able to suggest ways of adapting any class or workout to meet your individual needs. Please note you must pre-register to attend a class. You may also register for any class at any time during the session and the price of the class will be adjusted accordingly. Current Schedule of Exercise, Pilates, Yoga and Tai Chi Classes (pdf)Registration/Info:617-243-6221

Insurance Reimbursement: Ask your insurance provider about coverage. We will provide a certificate of completion to submit to your insurance company upon request.

This is a complete comprehensive class, which will help expectant parents through the stages of late pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum.Instructors discuss signs of labor, when to come to the hospital or birthing center, role of the support person and comfort measures such as breathing, relaxation, positions, massage, visualization, hydrotherapy, and anesthesia and analgesia. In addition, birth plans, what to expect if medical interventions are necessary, including induction of labor and cesarean delivery will be discussed. Other topics will be postpartum changes and a pediatrician will do a presentation on the newborn after delivery. A tour of the maternity unit is included. This is always a complete 12 hour childbirth class giving you the opportunity learn about labor and birth, discuss choices and concerns and meet others sharing this special time. Cost of class is for the expectant mom and her partner or labor support person.

Combination of heart rate increasing and strength building exercises. For all ages and abilities. Focus is on becoming/staying active and increasing muscle strength to improve health, posture, balance and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.(Saturday)

This class is for expectant parents who are considering and would like to prepare
for an unmedicated birth. Medication and epidurals are covered but the class
focuses on other comfort measures to use during labor. The class emphasizes
actively coping with labor, and includes time to practice and discuss ways of
working with your body to manage your labor. The same material covered in the
Prepared Childbirth Class is also covered, including a Hospital tour, medication
options, medical interventions such as induction and Cesarean delivery, postpartum
changes and the newborn.